Dr. Christelle Abboud
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2 years ago, my CA125 tumor factor was at the upper limit of normal. Drs said it isn't serious but I worry it can cross the limit & get ovarian tumor.
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ca 125 can get elevated when an ovarian cancer develops, but for other reasons as well, such as endometriosis or any inflammation in the pelvis. It is only a marker to interpret depending on the clini... Read More
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I had a miscarriage after an IVF one month later, why is that? I'm so devastated because this was my first pregnancy.
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 50% of miscarriages in the first trimester are due to severe malformations or chromosomal abnormality. It isn't your fault, just an accident of nature...
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I will deliver my baby in 2 weeks and i want to breastfeed but i want to loose weight too so what should i eat and not eat in order to maintain milk and still loose weight plus when should i exercise?
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Hi. You should eat healthy, with a low-fat diet as well as low on carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, potato, sugar) . Have a diet diet rich in vegetables and proteins (white meat, fish, poultry). Dri... Read More
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Fertilitycenter in lebanon
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- In Bellevue Medical Center for example
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Hello Drs. How come my girlfriend did not bleed for the 1st time we had sex? I know her long time ago and assured me that no one had touched her. She is 23 years old. Thank you
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- hi. sometimes the hymeneal membrane is very elastic and doesn't tear nor bleed. don't worry about it.
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After how many days can a girl still take the abortion pill? And is it dangerous to the girl?
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- if you're talking about the morning after pill, you have three days after the risk intercourse, to take it, but efficacy diminishes as the days pass: it has an efficacy of 70% when taken on day 3... Read More
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Can I use a tampon if I am still a virgin? does it break the hymen?
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- If a gentle insertion of the tampon can be atraumatic for the hymen, you should know that once the tampon has absorbed the blood (from the period), it becomes dilated, and a tear of the hymen can happ... Read More
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Usually for oral contraceptive pill can be taken 5 days before period to postpone it couple of days
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- It isn't contraceptive pill but progesterone that is usually used to postpone the period, preferably started at day 16 or 17 of your cycle; if started later (5 days bedore the period), higher dos... Read More
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Sexual acts STD's can be passed through?
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, so the answer to your question would be yes
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Is there any side effects / harm to using deanxit over a long period? is it addictive? i've been taking 1 pill daily for almost a year. thanks
Dr. Christelle Abboud,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Deanxit isn't addictive. But you should take care of the reason why you're taking it! and you can even try to diminish your dosage to see if you still need this treatment.
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About Dr. Christelle Abboud
Graduated as an MD from Saint Joseph University
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
